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ASDOH - Assistant Professor Oral Pathology (0.6 FTE)

Employer
A.T. Still University
Location
Mesa, AZ

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Medicine
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) invites applications for a part-time Assistant Professor, Oral Pathology on the Mesa, Arizona campus. The Assistant Professor will conduct teaching, patient care, scholarly and service activities in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the School and University with primary responsibility to facilitate the students’ didactic, preclinical, and clinical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and associated areas in oral medicine, oral & maxillofacial radiology, oral diagnosis, and general pathology from foundational knowledge and clinical skills to demonstrating competency in patient-centered care that integrates biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • General – promote an atmosphere of respect, collegiality, commitment to diversity and social justice, and humanistic learning environment.
  • General – conduct teaching, scholarship, service and patient care in support of the mission and goals of ASDOH and ATSU.
  • Teaching – preclinical and clinical supervision as an Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist in the classroom, simulation lab and ASDOH clinics; effectively carry out lecture, seminar, preclinical and clinical assignments as assigned, with a focus on Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and associated areas in oral medicine, oral diagnosis, oral & maxillofacial radiology, and general pathology.
  • Service – Participate in committees, faculty governance, professional societies and associations, community events, and provision of CE. Plan and implement oral & maxillofacial pathology service.
  • Scholarship - Establish and maintain activity in area of expertise.
  • PreClinical and Clinical Supervision: Provide supervision of predoctoral dental students in simulation and patient care activities within the scope of general dentistry with a focus on oral pathology, and associated areas of oral medicine, oral diagnosis, oral & maxillofacial radiology, and general pathology; provide clinical supervision of ASDOH residents as assigned.

  • Oversee the development, implementation, revision and assessment of curriculum as assigned, integrating oral & maxillofacial pathology with other predoctoral curriculum, including behavioral, biomedical and clinical sciences.
    Documentation: Complete documentation on student performance/progress towards competency; review and approve EHR documentation in clinic and simulation lab.

  • Coordinate with responsible Administrators & Asst/Assoc Deans in Clinic and Simulation Lab to establish protocols related to curriculum responsibility areas; enforce clinic policy including infection control, QI, risk management, record keeping, etc. and assure safety. Support Director of Clinic Operations in the supervision and direction of clinic support staff.

  • Provide direct patient care in ASDOH Clinics that supports community service, efficient clinic operations, student/resident education, or when in the best interest of the patient (e.g: guiding, demonstration and completion of oral surgical procedures in support of students, residents and faculty).

  • Effectively carry out lecture, seminar and clinical assignments and responsibilities, including appropriate student assessment and documentation.

  • Provide faculty development, training, and calibration related to curricular content.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Requirements
  • Completion of an advanced education program in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology from an institution accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  • Board Eligible / Board Certified in OMFP.
  • Contemporary oral & maxillofacial pathology techniques and skills.
  • At least three years’ experience in oral & maxillofacial pathology (time in advanced graduate training may be included).

  • Preferred: Eligibility for dental licensure in Arizona; DDS or DMD from a CODA accredited program; experience in academics, clinical research and private clinical practice.

  • Excellent communication, problem solving, crisis management and organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, tact and diplomacy.

  • Must be able to be self-directed and take the initiative.

  • Must be highly skilled in clinical oral & maxillofacial pathology; willing and able to act as a “hands-on” faculty instructor (e.g.; clinic demonstration, direct student observation of clinical activity).

Organization

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of two campuses (Kirksville, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz.) on more than 200 acres with six prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,100 students from 35 countries.

ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.

ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.

Company info
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Telephone
4802196007
Location
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa
AZ
85206
US

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